Thread: Is it possible to "re"-waterproof rain gear?
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Old 12-27-11 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
If it's meant for DWR, then get a $10 bottle and reapply it. You'll want to wash the jacket, dry it on medium heat, spray it down, then dry it again, with medium to high heat, because that's what brings the stuff to life.

If the jacket wasn't designed to work with DWR, this will be a waste of your $10.
I'm not familiar with the acronym "DWR"--would you please enlighten me?

Since you're from Seattle I'm sure you know more about rain gear than I ever will!
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